Is Yin Yoga For You?

In Yin yoga, poses are held for up to eight minutes. Find out how you can benefit from this passive style of yoga. Ashtanga, Iyengar, restorative, hot, flow, and power—there are a variety of …

Medicine Ball

Adding a weighted medicine ball to your exercise routine adds some fun variety to your workout. Push, pull, press, squat—all essential movements in a workout routine. But if you’re gett…

Tai Chi and Health

Over the last 20 years you may have noticed the emergence of early morning tai chi practices in your neighbourhood parks, beaches, and open spaces. Tai chi’s popularity is growing rapidly, la…

Choose a Personal Trainer

You want to get fit. A personal trainer can help you achieve your fitness goals. But what questions should you ask someone you want to hire as a personal trainer? Working out with a personal traine…

Proper Exercise Technique

If you don’t use proper exercise technique when working out, you run the risk of injury. Our safety tips will ensure you have a fun – and a safe – workout. Loud grunting. Sweat le…

12 Months of Wellness

This month in our 12 Months of Wellness series, we’re focusing on fitness. It’s easy to move more. Make fitness a priority, set measurable goals, and try strength training. We’re …

Winter Running

Winter running – the two words sound incompatible, but with proper planning and winter running gear, runners don’t have to hang up their sneakers just because it’s cold outside. I…

10 Minute Sweat Session

Short on time? Time isn’t an issue when it comes to being fit. Our 10 minute workouts fit into those few extra minutes we can all find in our day. It’s recommended that adults get at least 15…

10 Exercise Benefits for Men

Men, turn off the game on TV, and enjoy the many benefits of exercise. It improves cardiovascular health, prevents cancer and diabetes, and boosts your sex life. Listing the benefits of exercise so…

Have a Happy Workout

Boredom can sap our resolve to exercise. Try some fun techniques, such as adult fitness playgrounds, or working out with a buddy, to have a happy workout. Toss a ball. Hang from a bar. Jump on a bo…